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Exploring the NFPA's Requirements Pertaining to Emergency Exit Doors NFPA emergency exit door requirements can be found in the section of NFPA 101 (otherwise known as the Life Safety Code) that covers means of egress. Means of egress is made up of three components: Exit access Exit Exit discharge For the purposes of [...]

Fire Inspection Reports: What They Are and How to Ace Them What are fire inspection reports? Fire inspection reports are written documents filled out during a fire safety inspection by the inspector. After the inspection has been completed, reports will be given to building owners. Reports are comprised of: Date of the [...]

At least once a year, your building is subject to a fire safety inspection. Whether your local fire marshal or an agent from a state-certified private inspection agency is conducting the inspection, the goal is the same: to assess how prepared your building is to keep fires from occurring, as well as how it will respond [...]

Let's face it: monthly inspections of fire extinguishers can be a hassle. As important as inspections are, they can feel like a waste of time if every other aspect of your safety program is going to plan and fires never occur. While inspecting extinguishers is necessary, feeling put-out by having to do so isn't. If you've [...]

What is NFPA 101? Also known as the Life Safety Code, NFPA 101 lays out the ways to minimize the dangers of fire, smoke, toxic fumes, and other such hazards. This code details requirements for new and existing buildings, which are defined by their occupancy classification (Assembly, Educational, Healthcare, Residential, etc.).  In this article, we’ll [...]